The difference between Concretize and Embody
When used as verbs, concretize means to make substantial, real, or tangible, whereas embody means to represent in a physical form.
check bellow for the other definitions of Concretize and Embody
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Concretize as a verb (transitive):
To make substantial, real, or tangible; to represent or embody a concept through a particular instance or example.
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Embody as a verb (transitive):
To represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify
Examples:
"As the car salesman approached, wearing a plaid suit and slicked-back hair, he seemed to embody sleaze."
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Embody as a verb (transitive):
To include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole
Examples:
"The US Constitution aimed to embody the ideals of diverse groups of people, from Puritans to Deists."
"The principle was recognized by some of the early Greek philosophers who embodied it in their systems."
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Embody as a verb (intransitive):
To unite in a body or mass.